Multiline HAML, One Way or Another 🥞

HAML uses meaningful whitespace identation, so in general, multiline code doesn't fly. The prevailing wisdom is that 'it's better to put that Ruby code into a helper' rather than support multiline blocks. But what if I really want to?

Here's an example of a multiline HAML block using pipes.

= link_to(           |
  'someplace',       |
  some_path,         |
  class: 'someclass'

The pipe character preceded by whitespace signifies a multiline block. Make sure you don't end your final line with a pipe; this can break your templating.